Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how ShortLetLab collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you visit this website, use its features, or contact us.

ShortLetLab is an informational website focused on short-term rental hosting guides, templates, checklists, and related resources.

Who we are

Website name: ShortLetLab

Website address: www.shortletlab.com

Contact email: hello@shortletlab.com

The information we may collect

Depending on how you use this website, we may collect and process the following types of information:

• Your name and email address if you contact us directly or use a contact form
• Any information you choose to include in your message
• Technical and usage information such as browser type, device type, pages viewed, and approximate location data derived from IP address
• Information collected through cookies and similar technologies, where applicable

How we use your information

We may use personal information for the following purposes:

• To respond to enquiries or messages you send us
• To operate, maintain, and improve the website
• To understand how visitors use the site and which content is most useful
• To detect technical issues, misuse, or security problems
• To comply with legal obligations where applicable

Lawful bases for processing

Where UK data protection law applies, we rely on one or more lawful bases depending on the context, including:

• Legitimate interests for operating, securing, and improving the website
• Consent where this is required, such as for certain cookies or where you choose to submit optional information
• Legal obligation where processing is necessary to comply with applicable law

Cookies and similar technologies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to support site functionality, understand website usage, and improve performance.

Some cookies may be strictly necessary for the website to function properly. Other cookies, such as analytics, advertising, or affiliate tracking cookies, may only be used where valid consent is obtained where required by law.

If a cookie banner or consent tool is used on this website, you can manage your preferences there. You can also control cookies through your browser settings, although blocking some cookies may affect site functionality.

Analytics

We may use website analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with the site, such as which pages are viewed, how users navigate the website, and which content performs best. These tools may collect technical and usage data.

If you use analytics tools such as Google Analytics, you should ensure the setup matches your actual cookie and consent arrangement.

Referral links and third-party links

Some pages on ShortLetLab may contain referral links to third-party platforms or services. If you click one of these links, the third party may collect information according to its own privacy policy, cookies policy, and terms.

ShortLetLab is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. You should review their policies before providing any personal information or taking action on their platforms.

How long we keep information

We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including responding to enquiries, maintaining records, improving the website, and meeting legal or administrative obligations.

If you contact us directly, we may retain your message and related correspondence for as long as reasonably necessary to deal with your enquiry and maintain appropriate records.

Who we share information with

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers where necessary to operate the website or respond to communications, for example website hosting providers, analytics providers, email providers, or technical support providers. We may also disclose information where required by law or where necessary to protect legal rights.

International transfers

Some service providers used by websites may store or process information outside the United Kingdom. Where this happens, appropriate safeguards should be used where required by law.

Your rights

Depending on your location and the applicable law, you may have rights in relation to your personal information, including the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information in certain circumstances
• Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Object to certain processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with a relevant supervisory authority

Complaints

If you have concerns about how your information is handled, please contact us first and we will try to resolve the issue. If you are in the UK, you may also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Data security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. However, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children’s privacy

This website is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the website, legal requirements, or the way information is handled. The latest version will always be posted on this page.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

hello@shortletlab.com

Last updated: 9 March 2026